To become a hairdresser in the State of Maine, you must be at least 17 years old, complete a 1,500-hour course of instruction at a registered institution or undertake 2,500 apprenticeship hours, pass a licensing exam, and pay the State of Maine a $20 fee each year. I believe the Maine legislature should take another … Continue reading April 25 Radio Address
Maine Senate Republicans
Sen. Matt Pouliot Seeks to Control Prescription Drug Costs
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – Senator Matt Pouliot (R-Kennebec) presented LD 1389, “An Act To Address Transparency, Accountability and Oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers”, to the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Tuesday, April 16. The bill, based on recommendations of … Continue reading Sen. Matt Pouliot Seeks to Control Prescription Drug Costs
April 11 Radio Address
Recent media coverage of the vaccination debate going on in Augusta right now has been disappointing and one-sided, in my opinion. While it is easy to dismiss those in favor of the current law that provides for exemptions to vaccination requirements as “anti-vaxxers”, many of us have legitimate concerns that should not be dismissed. Hi, … Continue reading April 11 Radio Address
March 28 Radio Address
A few weeks ago, my radio address focused on the unsustainability of the biennial budget proposed by Governor Mills. Hello, I am Jim Hamper, the sole Republican senator on the Appropriations Committee. I represent District 19 which includes southern Oxford County and part of Cumberland County. Since my last address, Governor Mills has spent $10.5 … Continue reading March 28 Radio Address
March 15 Radio Address
As a small business owner, I know firsthand that what is good for the goose is good for the gander. When times are good, my family-owned business is able to hire additional staff and offer more generous benefits. This has a positive ripple out into our local community beyond ourselves and those we employ, … Continue reading March 15 Radio Address
Statement by Senate Republican leadership: 57 Days
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Senate Republican leadership: “On her first day in office, Governor Mills said that she had no interest in raiding the rainy day fund or increasing taxes, yet on February 28, only 57 days later, she approved a financial order … Continue reading Statement by Senate Republican leadership: 57 Days
February 14 Radio Address
When I first started serving in Augusta, in 2005, there was a long standing joke. Why are there no stone walls in Augusta? Because they have all been turned over, looking for money. Hi, I’m Jim Hamper. I represent part of Oxford County and part of Cumberland County in the Maine Senate, and I … Continue reading February 14 Radio Address
Joint Statement Regarding Executive Order #2
Senate Republican Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov House Republican Contact: John C. Bott Director of Communications House Republican Office (207) 287-2919 John.Bott@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE There are no parties when it comes to addressing Maine’s opioid crisis. Legislative Republicans commend the Governor for using a number of recommendations from … Continue reading Joint Statement Regarding Executive Order #2
Senate Gives Initial Approval to Bill Creating the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital License Plate
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sen. Collins delivering floor speech AUGUSTA – The Senate today unanimously supported an amended version of LD 1685 to create a specialty Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital registration plate. The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is the only full-service children’s hospital in Maine. … Continue reading Senate Gives Initial Approval to Bill Creating the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital License Plate
Senate Continues to Insist on Closer Scrutiny of Costly Home Care Referendum
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov But House Democrats Actions Will Keep Voters in the Dark AUGUSTA - By a bipartisan vote of 28-4, the Maine Senate today voted to insist that “An Act To Establish Universal Home Care for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities” be referred to committee for … Continue reading Senate Continues to Insist on Closer Scrutiny of Costly Home Care Referendum
